Drive Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Manual

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2ACG15 A
3ODS7.5 A
4Fuel Pump15 A
5Meter7.5 A
6Rear Wiper10 A
7VB SOL10 A
8Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
9Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
10 Power Lumbar 7.5 A
11Moonroof20 A
12 Accessory Power Socket
(Center Console) 20 A
13Washer Main15 A
14 Seat Heaters 20 A
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock)10 A
16 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20 A
17Driver’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
18
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
19ACC7.5 A
20 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
21Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
22 A/C 7.5 A
23Option10 A
24 ABS/VSA 7.5 A
25IDAS(10 A)
26 Audio Amp 20 A*1
30 A*2
27Accessory Power Socket
(Front)20 A
28 − −
29SRS10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:Models without navigation system
*2:Models with navigation system30
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10 A
31Smart10 A
32 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock) 15 A
33Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock)15 A
34 Small Lights 7.5 A
35Illumination7.5 A
36 Rear Wiper Main 10 A
37Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
38 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
39Right Headlight High Beam10 A
40 − −
41Door Lock20 A
42 Driver’s Power Window 20 A
43Rear Right Side Power Window20 A
44 Front Right Side Power
Window 20 A
45Rear Left Side Power
Window20 A
46 Wiper 30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps

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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlight s and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remo ve the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 426 to P. 427.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller

430
Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.1.Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the right using a
flat-tip screwdriver.
u Do not use your finger to slide the lever.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate1What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
What to do-following up
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever

438
uuEmissions Testing uTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D. Do not use cruise control. When tra ffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle spee d may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two mo re times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at le ast 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

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uuWarranty Coverages u
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Acura
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
■EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Li ght-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 322
Accessories and Modifications ................ 394
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 176
AcuraWatch
TM............................................ 18
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 81, 286
Additives Coolant .................................................. 360
Engine Oil ............................................... 355
Washer ................................................... 364
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 355
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 170
Front Seats.............................................. 164
Head Restraints ....................................... 166
Mirrors.................................................... 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Steering Wheel ....................................... 160
Temperature ........................................... 100
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 182
Changing the Mode................................ 182
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 183
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 388
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 182
Sensors ................................................... 185
Synchronized Mode ................................ 184
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 182
Air Pressure ...................................... 377, 433 Airbags
........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 42
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent
Control System ........................................ 316
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 200
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 322
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 170
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 191
Audio System ............................................ 188
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 199
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 189
Error Messages ........................................ 217
General Information ................................ 220
iPod ®....................................................... 207
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 212
Pandora ®................................................. 210
Reactivating ............................................. 190
Recommended CDs ................................. 221
Recommended Devices ............................ 223
Remote Controls ..................................... 191
Security Code .......................................... 190
Theft Protection ....................................... 190 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 223
USB Port.................................................. 189
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 193
Authorized Manuals ................................ 441
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 132
Customize ....................................... 107, 114
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 154
Automatic Lighting .................................. 150
Automatic Transmission ........................... 276
Creeping ................................................. 276
Fluid ........................................................ 362
Kickdown ................................................ 276
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 278
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 279
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 419
Shifting ................................................... 277
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 189
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 100
Average Speed ......................................... 101
AWD .......................................................... 316
B
Battery ...................................................... 385
Charging System Indicator................. 70, 422
Jump Starting .......................................... 417
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 385
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 31
Beverage Holders ..................................... 175
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 313
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 215

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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 426
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 428
Locations ......................................... 426, 427
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 343
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Information ............................................. 341
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................. 341
Gauges ......................................................... 95
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 277
Glass (care) ................................................ 392
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 365
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 395
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 226
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 242
Automatic Transferring ............................ 240
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 240
HFL Buttons ............................................. 226
HFL Menus .............................................. 228
HFL Status Display.................................... 227
Making a Call .......................................... 245 Options During a Call .............................. 249
Phone Setup............................................ 233
Receiving a Call ....................................... 248
Speed Dial ............................................... 243
Text Message .................................. 238, 250
To Clear the System ................................ 241
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 239
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 166
Headlights ................................................. 149
Automatic Operation............................... 150
Dimming ......................................... 149, 152
Operating................................................ 149
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 179, 180, 181
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )............................... 226
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 274
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 224I
Identification Numbers ............................ 434
Engine and Transmission ......................... 434
Vehicle Identification ............................... 434
Illumination Control ................................. 156
Knob ....................................................... 156
Immobilizer System .................................. 139
Indicator.................................................... 76 Indicators
.................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).......... 81, 287
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System .................................................... 72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 71
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........... 79
Brake System ............................................ 68
Charging System............................... 70, 422
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 82, 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 282
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 78, 281
Door and Tailgate Open ............................ 74
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 74, 424
Fog Light .................................................. 76
High Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System ................................... 76
Keyless Access System............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 81, 305
Lights On .................................................. 76
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 69, 422
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 75
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 423
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 68, 424
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 32, 71
Security System Alarm............................... 77
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 49, 72

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Index
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 403
Wear Indicators ....................................... 381
Winter ..................................................... 384
Tools .......................................................... 396
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 263
Equipment and Accessories...................... 264
Load Limits .............................................. 263
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 267
Emergency............................................... 429
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 316
Indicator ............................................ 75, 425
Transmission .............................................. 277
Automatic ............................................... 277
Fluid ........................................................ 362
Number ................................................... 434
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 279
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 70, 278
Trip Meter ................................................. 100
Troubleshooting ....................................... 395
Blown Fuse ...................................... 426, 427
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 22
Emergency Towing .................................. 429
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 414
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating............................................. 420
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 397, 403
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 131
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 419
Warning Indicators .................................... 68 Turn Signals
.............................................. 149
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .................................... 121, 129, 272
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 125
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 12, 130
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 188
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 223
USB Port .................................................... 189
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 434
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 311
Off Button............................................... 312
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ................................ 73, 311
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 355, 433
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 311
W
Wallpaper................................................. 196
Warning and Information Messages ......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 422
Warning Labels ........................................... 65 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 439
Watts ........................................................ 432
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 381
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 400
Window Washers ..................................... 153
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 364
Switch .................................................... 153
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 142
Windshield ............................................... 153
Cleaning ................................................. 392
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 183
Washer Fluid ........................................... 364
Wiper Blades........................................... 372
Wipers and Washers ............................... 153
Winter Tires .............................................. 384
Snow Tires .............................................. 384
Tire Chains.............................................. 384
Wipers and Washers ................................ 153
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 154
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 372
Front....................................................... 153
Rear ........................................................ 155
WMA ................................................. 204, 212
Worn Tires ................................................ 376